Ok, so the first piece to go back on was the baggage door. Let's call it a learning experience. I'll grade myself a B- and will probably end up re-doing it...later. The cutting and gluing technique will take some practice. We're also in the process of shipping parts off that need more skill, expertise, machinery, willpower or hours in the day than we have.
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| I used the original backing material from the baggage door as it was fresh, malleable and already had the holes cut for the clips. It is laying on top of an old air compressor tank so it keeps its shape as the glue on the last flap sets up. |
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| Finished backing. Note the bulging corners from overlapping vinyl and indentions from me pressing hard to bind the clips. I don't know if the glue caused that or bad foam material. After a few more minor clean ups and extractions, the rest of the interior will be ready to receive the interior components. |
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| Oil heat exchange unit was extracted and sent off for reconditioning to Pacific Oil Cooler Services, Inc. of La Verne, CA. About $175. This will come back beautiful, tested and certified airworthy. (Added 4/14/14: We ended up buying a rebuilt cooler for $461.) |
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| Right fuel float valve was a simple extraction and was shipped to Air-Parts of Lockhaven, PA. They do all sorts of overhauls. (Make sure the fuel line is below the unit.) We're having it serviced as it was only reading intermittently. |
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| The exhaust system was disassembled and shipped to Dawley Aviation. I don't know what they're going to do to it, but I'm certain it will look great when we get it back. |
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